National Youth Development Agency applauds President Ramaphosa on appointment of Cabinet

The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) applauds His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa on the appointment of cabinet for the 6th administration.

The agency expresses confidence in the men and women appointed at various portfolios. Importantly, we welcome the appointment of the NYDA Executive Deputy Chairperson, Ms Bavelile Hlongwa as the Deputy Minister of Minerals and Energy. Her appointment is a vote of confidence on the NYDA and the work done by the 3rd Board of Directors.

Executive Chairperson of the NYDA, Mr Sifiso Mtsweni has applauded President Ramaphosa and said that “The appointment of younger Ministers and Deputy Ministers is a sign of a responsive government to the call made by the agency to have youth at the helm of decision-making structures”.

“To us the Ministry of Employment and Labour will give necessary impetus to the fight against high rates of unemployment, in particular when it comes to the youth, unemployed graduates and in general. We are hopeful that the Ministry will take to task both the public and private sectors on job creation, retention and the employment of a youthful workforce”.

“We welcome and support the President’s inclusion and vivid expression of youth as part of the Ministry of Women, Youth and People with Disabilities. It is our view that this will enable better management of youth development affairs across society” added Mtsweni